THE 151 Year 11 pupils at Holsworthy Community College this year achieved the college's best ever examination results with 64 per cent achieving five or more passes at C grade or over including English and Maths.

Twenty per cent of pupils achieved the Government's combination of subjects known as the 'EBacc'. Thirty per cent of pupils achieved at least three A*s and As and 18 per cent obtained five or more A*s and As.

Highest performing girl was Rosie Edwards with nine A*s and two As. Highest achieving boy was Matthew Quance with eight A*s and two As, narrowly pipping Ned Oliver with seven A*s and three As.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.